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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.60, 481.95 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.60, 481.95 and 129 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.60 : 481.95 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.60/481.95 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.60x = 481.95 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.60x = 62,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171.55/321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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