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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.84 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.84 and 127.51 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.84 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.84 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.84 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 61,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693.23/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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