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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.68 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.68 and 130.21 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.68 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.68 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.68 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 63,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,498.05/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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