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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.41 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.41 and 128.59 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.41 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.41 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.41 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 61,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,904.51/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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