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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 479.08 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 479.08 and 126.94 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 479.08 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/479.08 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 479.08 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 60,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813.38/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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