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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 485.33 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 485.33 and 128.66 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 485.33 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/485.33 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 485.33 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 62,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,439.49/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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