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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.14, 484.89 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.14, 484.89 and 130.78 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.14 : 484.89 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.14/484.89 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.14x = 484.89 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.14x = 63,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,413.91/323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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