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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.23, 487.67 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.23, 487.67 and 130.13 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.23 : 487.67 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.23/487.67 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.23x = 487.67 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.23x = 63,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,458.95/325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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