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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.74 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.74 and 127.50 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.74 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.74 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.74 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 50,584.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584.35/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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