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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.37, 394.65 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.37, 394.65 and 126.28 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.37 : 394.65 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.37/394.65 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.37x = 394.65 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.37x = 49,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836.40/263.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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