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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.76 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.76 and 142.62 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.76 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.76 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.76 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 69,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,561.89/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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