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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 486.19 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 486.19 and 131.76 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 486.19 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/486.19 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 486.19 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 64,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060.39/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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