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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 486.62 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 486.62 and 129.34 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 486.62 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/486.62 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 486.62 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 62,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.43/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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