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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.98 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.98 and 132.92 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.98 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.98 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.98 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 64,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862.30/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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