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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 481.60 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 481.60 and 128.68 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 481.60 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/481.60 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 481.60 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 61,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.29/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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