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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 487.16 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 487.16 and 129.91 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 487.16 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/487.16 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 487.16 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 63,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,287.22/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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