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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.63 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.63 and 131.64 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.63 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.63 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.63 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 64,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,454.89/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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