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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 488.15 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 488.15 and 130.27 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 488.15 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/488.15 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 488.15 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 63,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,588.21/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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