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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 487.91 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 487.91 and 142.59 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 487.91 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/487.91 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 487.91 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 69,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,571.09/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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