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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 488.94 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 488.94 and 130.99 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 488.94 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/488.94 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 488.94 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 64,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046.25/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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