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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.93, 395.75 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.93, 395.75 and 126.97 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.93 : 395.75 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.93/395.75 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.93x = 395.75 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.93x = 50,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,247.71/263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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