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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 482.96 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 482.96 and 126.95 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 482.96 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/482.96 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 482.96 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 61,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,309.67/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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