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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.69, 479.09 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.69, 479.09 and 127.09 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.69 : 479.09 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.69/479.09 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.69x = 479.09 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.69x = 60,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887.55/319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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