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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 486 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 486 and 131.50 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 486 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/486 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 486 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 63,909
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,909/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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