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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.30, 396.30 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.30, 396.30 and 127.38 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.30 : 396.30 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.30/396.30 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.30x = 396.30 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.30x = 50,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,480.69/264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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