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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.61, 480.96 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.61, 480.96 and 128.19 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.61 : 480.96 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.61/480.96 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.61x = 480.96 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.61x = 61,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654.26/320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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