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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.81, 396.87 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.81, 396.87 and 127.58 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.81 : 396.87 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.81/396.87 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.81x = 396.87 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.81x = 50,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630.69/264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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