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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 477.30 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 477.30 and 125.70 is: 188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 477.30 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/477.30 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 477.30 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 59,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996.61/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.54

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