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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489.23 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489.23 and 133.63 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489.23 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489.23 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489.23 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 65,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,372.69/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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