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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 581.94 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 581.94 and 127.97 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 581.94 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/581.94 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 581.94 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 74,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,467.95/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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