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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 489.97 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 489.97 and 131.70 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 489.97 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/489.97 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 489.97 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 64,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529.05/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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