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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 479 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 479 and 127.02 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 479 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/479 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 479 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 60,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842.58/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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