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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 483.84 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 483.84 and 127.73 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 483.84 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/483.84 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 483.84 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 61,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.46/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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