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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 489.44 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 489.44 and 133.88 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 489.44 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/489.44 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 489.44 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 65,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,524.11/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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