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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 487.94 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 487.94 and 119.88 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 487.94 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/487.94 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 487.94 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 58,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494.32/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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