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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.91 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.91 and 127.59 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.91 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.91 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.91 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 61,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231.72/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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