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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 480.14 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 480.14 and 127.84 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 480.14 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/480.14 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 480.14 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 61,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381.10/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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