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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.59, 395.29 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.59, 395.29 and 126.55 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.59 : 395.29 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.59/395.29 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.59x = 395.29 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.59x = 50,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,022.56/263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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