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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.33, 481.96 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.33, 481.96 and 126.29 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.33 : 481.96 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.33/481.96 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.33x = 481.96 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.33x = 60,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863.69/321.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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