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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.95, 482.72 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.95, 482.72 and 126.97 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.95 : 482.72 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.95/482.72 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.95x = 482.72 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.95x = 61,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,289.12/321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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