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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.49 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.49 and 140.00 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.49 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.49 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.49 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 68,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,245.46/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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