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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.87, 484.41 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.87, 484.41 and 127.96 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.87 : 484.41 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.87/484.41 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.87x = 484.41 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.87x = 61,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985.10/322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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