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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 490 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 490 and 131.89 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 490 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/490 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 490 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 64,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,626.10/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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