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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.26 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.26 and 128.43 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.26 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.26 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.26 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 61,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808.22/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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