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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.47, 487.94 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.47, 487.94 and 142.72 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.47 : 487.94 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.47/487.94 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.47x = 487.94 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.47x = 69,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,638.80/325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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