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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 477.45 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 477.45 and 125.96 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 477.45 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/477.45 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 477.45 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 60,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139.60/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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