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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 487.13 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 487.13 and 129.93 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 487.13 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/487.13 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 487.13 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 63,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,292.15/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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