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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.10, 396.16 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.10, 396.16 and 127.20 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.10 : 396.16 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.10/396.16 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.10x = 396.16 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.10x = 50,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,391.55/264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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