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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.87, 488.72 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.87, 488.72 and 94.71 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.87 : 488.72 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.87/488.72 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.87x = 488.72 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.87x = 46,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,288.74/325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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