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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 483.98 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 483.98 and 127.62 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 483.98 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/483.98 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 483.98 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 61,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764.89/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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