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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.26, 486.12 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.26, 486.12 and 131.78 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.26 : 486.12 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.26/486.12 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.26x = 486.12 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.26x = 64,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,060.89/324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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