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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 488.14 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 488.14 and 132.86 is: 199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 488.14 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/488.14 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 488.14 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 64,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,854.28/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.38

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