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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.54 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.54 and 127.41 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.54 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.54 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.54 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 50,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,523.16/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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