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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.23 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.23 and 130.15 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.23 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.23 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.23 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 63,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,412.98/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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