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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 486.42 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 486.42 and 131.96 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 486.42 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/486.42 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 486.42 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 64,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,187.98/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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