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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 480.06 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 480.06 and 127.72 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 480.06 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/480.06 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 480.06 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 61,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313.26/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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