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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 490.80 and 134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 490.80 and 134.75 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 490.80 = 134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/490.80 = 134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 490.80 × 134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 66,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,135.30/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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