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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.03 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.03 and 131.60 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.03 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.03 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.03 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 64,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,487.95/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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