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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.49, 482.35 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.49, 482.35 and 129.13 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.49 : 482.35 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.49/482.35 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.49x = 482.35 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.49x = 62,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,285.86/321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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