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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.32, 396.56 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.32, 396.56 and 127.34 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.32 : 396.56 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.32/396.56 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.32x = 396.56 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.32x = 50,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,497.95/264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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