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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 481.39 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 481.39 and 125.93 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 481.39 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/481.39 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 481.39 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 60,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618.41/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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