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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 489.03 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 489.03 and 131.02 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 489.03 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/489.03 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 489.03 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 64,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,072.71/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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