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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.79, 396.84 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.79, 396.84 and 127.59 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.79 : 396.84 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.79/396.84 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.79x = 396.84 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.79x = 50,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630.19/264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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