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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 483.17 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 483.17 and 127.04 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 483.17 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/483.17 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 483.17 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 61,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,382.94/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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