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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.98, 395.78 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.98, 395.78 and 126.92 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.98 : 395.78 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.98/395.78 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.98x = 395.78 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.98x = 50,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,232.40/263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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