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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.27 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.27 and 127.32 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.27 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.27 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.27 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 74,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643.90/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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