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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 487.98 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 487.98 and 132.93 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 487.98 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/487.98 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 487.98 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 64,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,867.18/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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