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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.34, 488.01 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.34, 488.01 and 130.37 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.34 : 488.01 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.34/488.01 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.34x = 488.01 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.34x = 63,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,621.86/325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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