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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 488.01 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 488.01 and 133.01 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 488.01 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/488.01 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 488.01 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 64,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,907.77/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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