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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 489.11 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 489.11 and 131.20 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 489.11 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/489.11 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 489.11 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 64,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,171.47/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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