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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 490.30 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 490.30 and 132.07 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 490.30 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/490.30 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 490.30 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 64,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,750.81/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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