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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 487.16 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 487.16 and 142.19 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 487.16 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/487.16 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 487.16 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 69,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,269.28/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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