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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.33, 489.34 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.33, 489.34 and 131.25 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.33 : 489.34 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.33/489.34 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.33x = 489.34 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.33x = 64,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223.75/326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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