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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 480.35 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 480.35 and 125.29 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 480.35 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/480.35 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 480.35 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 60,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183.05/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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