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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 490.33 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 490.33 and 132.01 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 490.33 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/490.33 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 490.33 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 64,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,727.40/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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