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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 480.86 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 480.86 and 125.57 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 480.86 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/480.86 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 480.86 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 60,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,380.96/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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