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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 487.69 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 487.69 and 130.26 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 487.69 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/487.69 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 487.69 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 63,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526.50/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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