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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.12, 487.40 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.12, 487.40 and 130.26 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.12 : 487.40 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.12/487.40 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.12x = 487.40 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.12x = 63,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,490.63/325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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