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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.62, 395.16 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.62, 395.16 and 126.46 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.62 : 395.16 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.62/395.16 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.62x = 395.16 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.62x = 49,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,971.93/263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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