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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 580.66 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 580.66 and 127.10 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 580.66 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/580.66 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 580.66 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 73,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801.89/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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