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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 489.04 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 489.04 and 131.08 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 489.04 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/489.04 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 489.04 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 64,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,103.36/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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