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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 482.58 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 482.58 and 126.89 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 482.58 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/482.58 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 482.58 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 61,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233.94/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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