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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.94, 487.40 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.94, 487.40 and 132.57 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.94 : 487.40 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.94/487.40 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.94x = 487.40 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.94x = 64,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,614.62/324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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