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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 484.17 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 484.17 and 130.55 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 484.17 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/484.17 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 484.17 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 63,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,205.97/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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