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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.72, 395.08 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.72, 395.08 and 126.60 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.72 : 395.08 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.72/395.08 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.72x = 395.08 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.72x = 50,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,015.33/263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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