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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.53 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.53 and 127.49 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.53 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.53 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.53 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 61,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,646.62/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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