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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.77, 395.29 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.77, 395.29 and 126.55 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.77 : 395.29 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.77/395.29 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.77x = 395.29 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.77x = 50,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024.22/263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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