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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.55, 395.13 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.55, 395.13 and 126.41 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.55 : 395.13 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.55/395.13 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.55x = 395.13 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.55x = 49,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,948.39/263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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