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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 490.23 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 490.23 and 131.67 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 490.23 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/490.23 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 490.23 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 64,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548.58/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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