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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 487.72 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 487.72 and 132.96 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 487.72 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/487.72 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 487.72 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 64,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,847.25/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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