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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 581.32 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 581.32 and 127.43 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 581.32 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/581.32 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 581.32 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 74,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077.61/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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