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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.57, 489.53 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.57, 489.53 and 131.51 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.57 : 489.53 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.57/489.53 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.57x = 489.53 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.57x = 64,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374.99/326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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