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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 480.12 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 480.12 and 114.50 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 480.12 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/480.12 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 480.12 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 54,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,973.74/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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