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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.10, 483.14 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.10, 483.14 and 129.72 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.10 : 483.14 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.10/483.14 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.10x = 483.14 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.10x = 62,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,672.92/322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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