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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 482.62 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 482.62 and 126.89 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 482.62 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/482.62 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 482.62 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 61,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239.97/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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