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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 396.88 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 396.88 and 125.82 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 396.88 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/396.88 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 396.88 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 49,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935.44/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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