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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.41, 488.09 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.41, 488.09 and 81.93 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.41 : 488.09 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.41/488.09 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.41x = 488.09 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.41x = 39,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,989.21/325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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