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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.99 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.99 and 127.64 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.99 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.99 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.99 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 50,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,669.82/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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