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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.87, 484.30 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.87, 484.30 and 130.49 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.87 : 484.30 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.87/484.30 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.87x = 484.30 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.87x = 63,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,196.31/322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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