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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 490.59 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 490.59 and 132.12 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 490.59 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/490.59 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 490.59 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 64,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,816.75/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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