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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.67, 395.59 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.67, 395.59 and 124.95 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.67 : 395.59 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.67/395.59 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.67x = 395.59 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.67x = 49,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,430.14/263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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