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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.92 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.92 and 126.96 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.92 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.92 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.92 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 60,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,803.68/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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