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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.53 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.53 and 130.60 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.53 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.53 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.53 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 63,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,802.02/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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