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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.79 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.79 and 127.55 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.79 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.79 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.79 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 50,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610.56/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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