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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 480.62 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 480.62 and 128.10 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 480.62 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/480.62 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 480.62 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 61,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.42/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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