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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 487.67 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 487.67 and 127.35 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 487.67 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/487.67 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 487.67 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 62,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,103.21/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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