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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 487.52 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 487.52 and 127.25 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 487.52 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/487.52 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 487.52 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 62,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037.55/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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