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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.20 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.20 and 127.24 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.20 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.20 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.20 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 61,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482.37/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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