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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 480.44 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 480.44 and 127.88 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 480.44 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/480.44 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 480.44 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 61,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438.67/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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