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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486.23 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 486.23 and 131.63 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 486.23 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/486.23 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 486.23 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 63,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,999.37/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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