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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.42, 477.69 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.42, 477.69 and 126.06 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.42 : 477.69 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.42/477.69 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.42x = 477.69 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.42x = 60,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,217.60/318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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