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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 478.97 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 478.97 and 126.88 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 478.97 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/478.97 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 478.97 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 60,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,768.68/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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