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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 479.50 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 479.50 and 127.26 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 479.50 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/479.50 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 479.50 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 61,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,021.17/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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