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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 396.60 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 396.60 and 127.93 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 396.60 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/396.60 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 396.60 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 50,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,737.04/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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