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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 478.90 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 478.90 and 126.90 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 478.90 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/478.90 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 478.90 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 60,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,772.41/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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