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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.58, 395.04 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.58, 395.04 and 126.32 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.58 : 395.04 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.58/395.04 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.58x = 395.04 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.58x = 49,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901.45/263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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