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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 486.36 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 486.36 and 129.13 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 486.36 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/486.36 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 486.36 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 62,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,803.79/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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