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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.70, 396.99 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.70, 396.99 and 127.82 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.70 : 396.99 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.70/396.99 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.70x = 396.99 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.70x = 50,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,743.26/264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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