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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.55, 483.77 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.55, 483.77 and 130.13 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.55 : 483.77 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.55/483.77 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.55x = 483.77 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.55x = 62,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950.90/322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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