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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.36, 396.73 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.36, 396.73 and 127.47 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.36 : 396.73 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.36/396.73 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.36x = 396.73 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.36x = 50,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,572.82/264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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