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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 396.92 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 396.92 and 127.63 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 396.92 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/396.92 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 396.92 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 50,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,658.23/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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