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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.01, 481.49 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.01, 481.49 and 125.90 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.01 : 481.49 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.01/481.49 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.01x = 481.49 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.01x = 60,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,622.25/321.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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