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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.54, 395 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.54, 395 and 126.68 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.54 : 395 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.54/395 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.54x = 395 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.54x = 50,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,038.60/263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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