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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 490.81 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 490.81 and 132.17 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 490.81 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/490.81 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 490.81 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 64,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870.24/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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