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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 482.84 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 482.84 and 126.96 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 482.84 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/482.84 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 482.84 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 61,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300.73/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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