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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 487.44 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 487.44 and 132.84 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 487.44 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/487.44 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 487.44 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 64,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751.53/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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