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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.14, 395.96 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.14, 395.96 and 125.38 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.14 : 395.96 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.14/395.96 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.14x = 395.96 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.14x = 49,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646.43/264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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