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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.49, 489.72 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.49, 489.72 and 126.15 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.49 : 489.72 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.49/489.72 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.49x = 489.72 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.49x = 61,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778.18/326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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