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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 490.62 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 490.62 and 132.10 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 490.62 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/490.62 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 490.62 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 64,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807.79/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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