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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.70, 488.74 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.70, 488.74 and 130.66 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.70 : 488.74 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.70/488.74 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.70x = 488.74 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.70x = 63,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,858.77/325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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