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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.85, 395.58 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.85, 395.58 and 126.77 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.85 : 395.58 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.85/395.58 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.85x = 395.58 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.85x = 50,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.38/263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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