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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.39, 396.41 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.39, 396.41 and 127.29 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.39 : 396.41 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.39/396.41 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.39x = 396.41 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.39x = 50,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,459.03/264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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