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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.68, 395.53 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.68, 395.53 and 126.84 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.68 : 395.53 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.68/395.53 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.68x = 395.53 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.68x = 50,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,169.79/263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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