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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 481.01 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 481.01 and 128.25 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 481.01 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/481.01 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 481.01 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 61,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,688.89/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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