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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 484 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 484 and 127.52 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 484 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/484 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 484 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 61,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,719.68/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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