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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.66, 395.52 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.66, 395.52 and 126.59 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.66 : 395.52 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.66/395.52 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.66x = 395.52 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.66x = 50,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,066.42/263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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