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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.05, 580.52 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.05, 580.52 and 127.00 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.05 : 580.52 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.05/580.52 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.05x = 580.52 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.05x = 73,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,726.37/387.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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