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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.63, 482.57 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.63, 482.57 and 126.73 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.63 : 482.57 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.63/482.57 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.63x = 482.57 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.63x = 61,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153.05/321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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