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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.83, 396.97 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.83, 396.97 and 127.90 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.83 : 396.97 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.83/396.97 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.83x = 396.97 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.83x = 50,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,772.46/264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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