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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 489.51 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 489.51 and 131.30 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 489.51 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/489.51 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 489.51 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 64,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,270.22/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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