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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 581.67 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 581.67 and 127.65 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 581.67 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/581.67 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 581.67 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 74,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,249.54/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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