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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 397 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 397 and 127.62 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 397 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/397 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 397 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 50,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665.14/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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