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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.90 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.90 and 143.19 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.90 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.90 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.90 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 70,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,005.95/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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