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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 487.38 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 487.38 and 132.50 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 487.38 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/487.38 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 487.38 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 64,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,577.85/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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