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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 484.02 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 484.02 and 130.14 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 484.02 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/484.02 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 484.02 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 62,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,990.36/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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