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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.27, 487.86 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.27, 487.86 and 130.15 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.27 : 487.86 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.27/487.86 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.27x = 487.86 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.27x = 63,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,494.98/325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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