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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 490.06 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 490.06 and 131.93 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 490.06 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/490.06 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 490.06 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 64,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,652.96/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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