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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 489.06 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 489.06 and 131.16 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 489.06 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/489.06 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 489.06 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 64,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145.11/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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