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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.77 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.77 and 126.75 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.77 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.77 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.77 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 60,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,684.10/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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