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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.12 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.12 and 134.02 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.12 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.12 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.12 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 65,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,551.86/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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