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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 487.76 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 487.76 and 130.18 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 487.76 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/487.76 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 487.76 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 63,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496.60/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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