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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.89, 490.01 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.89, 490.01 and 131.84 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.89 : 490.01 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.89/490.01 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.89x = 490.01 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.89x = 64,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602.92/326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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