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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 487.86 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 487.86 and 132.70 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 487.86 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/487.86 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 487.86 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 64,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,739.02/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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