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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.32 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.32 and 127.87 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.32 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.32 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.32 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 61,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,930.00/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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