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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.48, 489.72 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.48, 489.72 and 133.97 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.48 : 489.72 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.48/489.72 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.48x = 489.72 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.48x = 65,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,607.79/326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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