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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.43, 395.12 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.43, 395.12 and 126.57 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.43 : 395.12 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.43/395.12 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.43x = 395.12 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.43x = 50,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,010.34/263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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