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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.96 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.96 and 130.96 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.96 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.96 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.96 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 64,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034.20/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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