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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.13, 396.06 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.13, 396.06 and 125.26 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.13 : 396.06 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.13/396.06 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.13x = 396.06 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.13x = 49,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610.48/264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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