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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 481.38 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 481.38 and 128.50 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 481.38 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/481.38 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 481.38 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 61,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857.33/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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