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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 487.74 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 487.74 and 142.46 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 487.74 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/487.74 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 487.74 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 69,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,481.00/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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