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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 479.10 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 479.10 and 127 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 479.10 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/479.10 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 479.10 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 60,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,845.70/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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