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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.86 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.86 and 126.88 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.86 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.86 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.86 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 60,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757.76/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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