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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.33, 396.24 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.33, 396.24 and 127.34 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.33 : 396.24 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.33/396.24 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.33x = 396.24 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.33x = 50,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,455.22/264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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