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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.99 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.99 and 127.54 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.99 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.99 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.99 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 73,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,461.76/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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