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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.66, 581.43 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.66, 581.43 and 127.65 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.66 : 581.43 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.66/581.43 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.66x = 581.43 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.66x = 74,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,220.65/387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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