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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 481.68 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 481.68 and 128.66 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 481.68 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/481.68 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 481.68 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 61,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.95/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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