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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.46, 395.34 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.46, 395.34 and 126.45 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.46 : 395.34 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.46/395.34 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.46x = 395.34 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.46x = 49,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,990.74/263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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