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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 478.76 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 478.76 and 126.76 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 478.76 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/478.76 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 478.76 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 60,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,687.62/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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