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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 478.24 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 478.24 and 126.31 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 478.24 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/478.24 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 478.24 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 60,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,406.49/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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