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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.86, 395.88 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.86, 395.88 and 126.92 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.86 : 395.88 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.86/395.88 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.86x = 395.88 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.86x = 50,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,245.25/263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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