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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 575.32 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 575.32 and 127.09 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 575.32 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/575.32 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 575.32 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 73,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117.42/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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