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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 481.32 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 481.32 and 128.40 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 481.32 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/481.32 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 481.32 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 61,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,801.49/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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