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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.64, 581.54 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.64, 581.54 and 127.66 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.64 : 581.54 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.64/581.54 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.64x = 581.54 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.64x = 74,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,239.40/387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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