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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.23, 489.17 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.23, 489.17 and 131.13 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.23 : 489.17 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.23/489.17 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.23x = 489.17 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.23x = 64,144.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,144.86/326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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