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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.50 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.50 and 128.56 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.50 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.50 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.50 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 61,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,901.64/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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