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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.19, 487.77 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.19, 487.77 and 102.81 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.19 : 487.77 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.19/487.77 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.19x = 487.77 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.19x = 50,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147.63/325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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