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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.88, 395.52 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.88, 395.52 and 126.87 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.88 : 395.52 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.88/395.52 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.88x = 395.52 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.88x = 50,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,179.62/263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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