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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.29, 481.92 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.29, 481.92 and 129.05 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.29 : 481.92 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.29/481.92 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.29x = 481.92 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.29x = 62,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189.37/321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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