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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 485.79 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 485.79 and 131.50 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 485.79 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/485.79 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 485.79 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 63,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,881.39/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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