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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.26, 396.26 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.26, 396.26 and 127.20 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.26 : 396.26 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.26/396.26 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.26x = 396.26 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.26x = 50,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,405.60/264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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