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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.96, 489.10 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.96, 489.10 and 131.08 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.96 : 489.10 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.96/489.10 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.96x = 489.10 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.96x = 64,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,111.23/325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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