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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 396.53 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 396.53 and 127.48 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 396.53 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/396.53 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 396.53 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 50,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.64/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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