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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 477.57 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 477.57 and 125.92 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 477.57 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/477.57 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 477.57 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 60,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,135.61/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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