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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 482.55 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 482.55 and 126.92 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 482.55 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/482.55 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 482.55 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 61,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245.25/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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