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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 478.56 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 478.56 and 126.74 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 478.56 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/478.56 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 478.56 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 60,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652.69/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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