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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 483 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 483 and 129.52 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 483 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/483 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 483 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 62,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,558.16/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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