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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.20 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.20 and 128.46 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.20 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.20 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.20 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 61,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814.95/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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