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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.56, 482.18 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.56, 482.18 and 129.12 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 482.18 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/482.18 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 482.18 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 62,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259.08/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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