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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 396.91 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 396.91 and 127.81 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 396.91 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/396.91 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 396.91 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 50,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,729.07/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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