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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.15, 489.23 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.15, 489.23 and 133.91 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.15 : 489.23 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.15/489.23 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.15x = 489.23 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.15x = 65,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,513.34/326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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