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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.44, 489.68 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.44, 489.68 and 134 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.44 : 489.68 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.44/489.68 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.44x = 489.68 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.44x = 65,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617.12/326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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