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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.11, 481.47 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.11, 481.47 and 125.88 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.11 : 481.47 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.11/481.47 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.11x = 481.47 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.11x = 60,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,607.41/321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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