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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 481.42 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 481.42 and 128.90 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 481.42 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/481.42 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 481.42 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 62,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,052.31/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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