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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 487.17 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 487.17 and 129.83 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 487.17 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/487.17 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 487.17 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 63,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246.85/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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