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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.95, 485.92 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.95, 485.92 and 129.05 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.95 : 485.92 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.95/485.92 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.95x = 485.92 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.95x = 62,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707.98/323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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