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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 483.18 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 483.18 and 127.18 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 483.18 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/483.18 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 483.18 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 61,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450.83/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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