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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.75, 488.59 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.75, 488.59 and 130.74 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.75 : 488.59 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.75/488.59 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.75x = 488.59 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.75x = 63,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,880.40/325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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