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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.64, 395.40 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.64, 395.40 and 126.54 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.64 : 395.40 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.64/395.40 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.64x = 395.40 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.64x = 50,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,033.92/263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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