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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 396.65 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 396.65 and 127.51 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 396.65 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/396.65 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 396.65 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 50,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.17/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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