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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 480.12 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 480.12 and 127.64 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 480.12 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/480.12 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 480.12 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 61,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282.52/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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