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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 485.58 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 485.58 and 128.65 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 485.58 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/485.58 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 485.58 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 62,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467.44/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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