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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 490.51 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 490.51 and 132.17 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 490.51 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/490.51 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 490.51 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 64,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,830.71/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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