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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.77 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.77 and 142.64 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.77 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.77 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.77 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 69,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,575.51/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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