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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 483.50 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 483.50 and 127.46 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 483.50 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/483.50 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 483.50 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 61,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,623.86/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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