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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 576.57 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 576.57 and 127.89 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 576.57 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/576.57 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 576.57 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 73,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,737.54/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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