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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.22 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.22 and 125.81 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.22 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.22 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.22 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 60,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,541.51/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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