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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 484.92 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 484.92 and 130.96 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 484.92 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/484.92 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 484.92 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 63,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,505.12/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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