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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 489.27 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 489.27 and 131.19 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 489.27 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/489.27 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 489.27 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 64,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,187.33/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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