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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.46, 581.23 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.46, 581.23 and 127.55 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.46 : 581.23 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.46/581.23 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.46x = 581.23 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.46x = 74,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135.89/387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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