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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 488.27 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 488.27 and 140.51 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 488.27 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/488.27 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 488.27 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 68,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,603.67/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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