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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 487.19 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 487.19 and 132.43 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 487.19 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/487.19 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 487.19 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 64,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,518.57/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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