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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.20 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.20 and 132.60 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.20 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.20 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.20 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 64,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602.72/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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