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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 485.06 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 485.06 and 130.91 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 485.06 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/485.06 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 485.06 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 63,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,498.55/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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