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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 477.12 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 477.12 and 125.64 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 477.12 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/477.12 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 477.12 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 59,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,945.36/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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