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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 483.38 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 483.38 and 127.18 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 483.38 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/483.38 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 483.38 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 61,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473.22/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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