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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.07, 395.93 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.07, 395.93 and 127.18 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.07 : 395.93 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.07/395.93 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.07x = 395.93 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.07x = 50,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353.74/264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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