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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 482.56 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 482.56 and 129.41 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 482.56 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/482.56 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 482.56 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 62,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.35/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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