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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 396.72 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 396.72 and 127.69 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 396.72 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/396.72 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 396.72 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 50,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657.18/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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