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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.77, 395.64 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.77, 395.64 and 126.40 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.77 : 395.64 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.77/395.64 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.77x = 395.64 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.77x = 50,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,007.91/263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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