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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 485.50 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 485.50 and 131.26 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 485.50 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/485.50 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 485.50 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 63,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,726.73/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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