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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 480.31 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 480.31 and 127.83 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 480.31 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/480.31 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 480.31 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 61,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.53/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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