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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 477.96 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 477.96 and 126.12 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 477.96 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/477.96 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 477.96 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 60,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,280.32/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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