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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 488.30 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 488.30 and 130.62 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 488.30 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/488.30 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 488.30 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 63,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,781.42/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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