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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.71, 397.08 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.71, 397.08 and 127.82 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.71 : 397.08 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.71/397.08 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.71x = 397.08 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.71x = 50,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,752.78/264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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