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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 481.36 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 481.36 and 125.88 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 481.36 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/481.36 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 481.36 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 60,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,593.60/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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