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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 488.50 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 488.50 and 94.54 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 488.50 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/488.50 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 488.50 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 46,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182.79/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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