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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 482.69 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 482.69 and 126.77 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 482.69 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/482.69 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 482.69 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 61,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188.51/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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