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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 395.41 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 395.41 and 126.61 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 395.41 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/395.41 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 395.41 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 50,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,062.86/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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