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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 487.63 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 487.63 and 142.50 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 487.63 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/487.63 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 487.63 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 69,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487.28/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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