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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.70, 395.38 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.70, 395.38 and 124.82 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.70 : 395.38 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.70/395.38 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.70x = 395.38 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.70x = 49,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,351.33/263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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