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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 480.16 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 480.16 and 127.74 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 480.16 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/480.16 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 480.16 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 61,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,335.64/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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