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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 487.62 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 487.62 and 142.53 is: 213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 487.62 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/487.62 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 487.62 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 69,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,500.48/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.64

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