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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 487.67 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 487.67 and 142.56 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 487.67 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/487.67 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 487.67 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 69,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,521.52/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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