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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 490.92 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 490.92 and 134.78 is: 202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 490.92 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/490.92 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 490.92 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 66,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166.20/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.22

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