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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 386.59 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 386.59 and 127.72 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 386.59 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/386.59 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 386.59 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 49,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,375.27/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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