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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.34 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.34 and 125.63 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.34 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.34 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.34 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 49,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,792.87/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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