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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.52, 489.52 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.52, 489.52 and 138.84 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.52 : 489.52 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.52/489.52 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.52x = 489.52 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.52x = 67,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,964.96/326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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