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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.37, 396.15 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.37, 396.15 and 127.28 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.37 : 396.15 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.37/396.15 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.37x = 396.15 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.37x = 50,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,421.97/264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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