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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 486.83 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 486.83 and 129.55 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 486.83 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/486.83 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 486.83 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 63,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,066.39/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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