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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 490.56 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 490.56 and 129.46 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 490.56 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/490.56 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 490.56 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 63,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,504.80/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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