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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 477.42 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 477.42 and 126 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 477.42 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/477.42 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 477.42 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 60,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,154.92/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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