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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 490.44 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 490.44 and 131.96 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 490.44 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/490.44 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 490.44 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 64,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,718.46/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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