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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 395.87 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 395.87 and 127.46 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 395.87 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/395.87 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 395.87 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 50,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,454.97/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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