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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.08 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.08 and 129.75 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.08 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.08 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.08 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 62,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,678.98/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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