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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 487.32 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 487.32 and 130.03 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 487.32 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/487.32 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 487.32 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 63,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366.22/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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