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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.60, 489.70 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.60, 489.70 and 131.63 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.60 : 489.70 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.60/489.70 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.60x = 489.70 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.60x = 64,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,459.21/326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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