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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.06 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.06 and 130.41 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.06 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.06 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.06 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 63,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,647.74/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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