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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 489.05 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 489.05 and 131.12 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 489.05 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/489.05 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 489.05 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 64,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124.24/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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