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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 489.21 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 489.21 and 131.14 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 489.21 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/489.21 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 489.21 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 64,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,155.00/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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