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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.90, 488.62 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.90, 488.62 and 130.93 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.90 : 488.62 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.90/488.62 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.90x = 488.62 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.90x = 63,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,975.02/325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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