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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.99, 396.07 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.99, 396.07 and 127.04 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.99 : 396.07 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.99/396.07 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.99x = 396.07 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.99x = 50,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.09/263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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