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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.27, 395.86 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.27, 395.86 and 126.91 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.27 : 395.86 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.27/395.86 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.27x = 395.86 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.27x = 50,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.59/264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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