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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.61, 395.21 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.61, 395.21 and 126.79 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.61 : 395.21 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.61/395.21 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.61x = 395.21 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.61x = 50,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,108.00/263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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