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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 481.50 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 481.50 and 128.50 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 481.50 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/481.50 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 481.50 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 61,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,872.75/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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