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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 489.39 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 489.39 and 133.84 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 489.39 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/489.39 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 489.39 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 65,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,499.96/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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