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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.51, 482.27 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.51, 482.27 and 129.27 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.51 : 482.27 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.51/482.27 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.51x = 482.27 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.51x = 62,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,342.40/321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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