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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.64 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.64 and 140.02 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.64 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.64 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.64 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 68,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,279.35/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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