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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 488.53 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 488.53 and 130.77 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 488.53 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/488.53 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 488.53 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 63,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,886.61/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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