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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 489.80 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 489.80 and 134.60 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 489.80 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/489.80 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 489.80 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 65,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.08/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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