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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 581.53 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 581.53 and 127.75 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 581.53 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/581.53 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 581.53 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 74,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291.65/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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