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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 481.14 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 481.14 and 128.26 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 481.14 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/481.14 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 481.14 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 61,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,711.02/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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