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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.59 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.59 and 132.63 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.59 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.59 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.59 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 64,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,669.06/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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