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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 489.54 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 489.54 and 134 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 489.54 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/489.54 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 489.54 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 65,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,598.36/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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