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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 481.49 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 481.49 and 125.92 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 481.49 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/481.49 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 481.49 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 60,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,626.18/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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