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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 487.04 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 487.04 and 129.62 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 487.04 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/487.04 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 487.04 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 63,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127.04/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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