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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 477.59 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 477.59 and 126.09 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 477.59 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/477.59 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 477.59 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 60,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,221.19/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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