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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 488.73 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 488.73 and 130.83 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 488.73 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/488.73 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 488.73 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 63,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,940.87/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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