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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.32, 394.88 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.32, 394.88 and 126.26 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.32 : 394.88 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.32/394.88 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.32x = 394.88 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.32x = 49,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,857.55/263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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