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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 486.72 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 486.72 and 129.54 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 486.72 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/486.72 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 486.72 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 63,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,049.71/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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