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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.34, 396.55 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.34, 396.55 and 127.27 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.34 : 396.55 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.34/396.55 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.34x = 396.55 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.34x = 50,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,468.86/264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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