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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.14, 487.75 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.14, 487.75 and 132.74 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.14 : 487.75 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.14/487.75 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.14x = 487.75 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.14x = 64,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743.94/325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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