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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.57, 396.54 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.57, 396.54 and 127.32 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.57 : 396.54 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.57/396.54 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.57x = 396.54 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.57x = 50,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,487.47/264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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