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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 487.67 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 487.67 and 142.72 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 487.67 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/487.67 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 487.67 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 69,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,602.56/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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