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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 481.08 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 481.08 and 128.52 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 481.08 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/481.08 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 481.08 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 61,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,828.40/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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