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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 396.80 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 396.80 and 127.60 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 396.80 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/396.80 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 396.80 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 50,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,631.68/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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