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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.26 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.26 and 125.76 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.26 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.26 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.26 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 60,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,020.22/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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