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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 481.00 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 481.00 and 125.67 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 481.00 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/481.00 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 481.00 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 60,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446.01/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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