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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.68, 397.03 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.68, 397.03 and 127.84 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.68 : 397.03 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.68/397.03 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.68x = 397.03 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.68x = 50,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,756.32/264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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