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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 487.65 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 487.65 and 130.19 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 487.65 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/487.65 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 487.65 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 63,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487.15/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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