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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.27, 487.63 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.27, 487.63 and 142.61 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.27 : 487.63 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.27/487.63 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.27x = 487.63 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.27x = 69,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,538.77/325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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