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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 396.90 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 396.90 and 127.54 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 396.90 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/396.90 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 396.90 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 50,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620.63/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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