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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.96, 396.39 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.96, 396.39 and 127.27 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.96 : 396.39 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.96/396.39 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.96x = 396.39 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.96x = 50,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,449.53/263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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