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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.93, 396.98 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.93, 396.98 and 127.83 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.93 : 396.98 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.93/396.98 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.93x = 396.98 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.93x = 50,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,745.95/264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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