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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.66, 482.52 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.66, 482.52 and 129.30 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.66 : 482.52 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.66/482.52 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.66x = 482.52 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.66x = 62,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,389.84/321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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