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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 489 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 489 and 133.50 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 489 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/489 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 489 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 65,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281.50/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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