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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 486.38 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 486.38 and 131.89 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 486.38 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/486.38 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 486.38 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 64,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145.57/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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