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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 480.98 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 480.98 and 125.63 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 480.98 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/480.98 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 480.98 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 60,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,426.72/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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