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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 487.99 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 487.99 and 132.88 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 487.99 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/487.99 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 487.99 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 64,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,841.34/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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