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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.87, 395.34 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.87, 395.34 and 126.73 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.87 : 395.34 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.87/395.34 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.87x = 395.34 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.87x = 50,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101.44/263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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