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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 477.63 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 477.63 and 126 is: 189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 477.63 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/477.63 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 477.63 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 60,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181.38/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.00

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