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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.81 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.81 and 127.16 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.81 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.81 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.81 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 73,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,856.93/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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