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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 580.49 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 580.49 and 126.98 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 580.49 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/580.49 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 580.49 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 73,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,707.72/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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