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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 477.86 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 477.86 and 126.06 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 477.86 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/477.86 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 477.86 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 60,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,239.03/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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