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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 489.30 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 489.30 and 131.04 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 489.30 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/489.30 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 489.30 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 64,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,119.71/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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