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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.72 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.72 and 133.45 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.72 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.72 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.72 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 65,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,216.57/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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