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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 489.87 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 489.87 and 134.34 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 489.87 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/489.87 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 489.87 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 65,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,809.14/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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