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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 490.67 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 490.67 and 132.14 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 490.67 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/490.67 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 490.67 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 64,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,836.47/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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