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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 488.91 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 488.91 and 131.04 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 488.91 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/488.91 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 488.91 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 64,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,066.77/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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