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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 483.89 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 483.89 and 127.42 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 483.89 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/483.89 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 483.89 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 61,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655.42/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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