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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 482.99 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 482.99 and 126.90 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 482.99 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/482.99 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 482.99 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 61,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291.43/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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