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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.42, 487.77 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.42, 487.77 and 130.36 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.42 : 487.77 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.42/487.77 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.42x = 487.77 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.42x = 63,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586.12/325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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