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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.13, 487.69 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.13, 487.69 and 132.75 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 487.69 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/487.69 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 487.69 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 64,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,740.52/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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