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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 482.56 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 482.56 and 129.32 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 482.56 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/482.56 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 482.56 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 62,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401.60/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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