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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.20, 481.59 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.20, 481.59 and 126.23 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.20 : 481.59 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.20/481.59 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.20x = 481.59 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.20x = 60,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,788.70/321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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