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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.59, 482.06 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.59, 482.06 and 126.52 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.59 : 482.06 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.59/482.06 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.59x = 482.06 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.59x = 60,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987.73/321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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