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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 482.46 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 482.46 and 129.16 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 482.46 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/482.46 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 482.46 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 62,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314.53/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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