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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.31, 491.19 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.31, 491.19 and 134.94 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.31 : 491.19 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.31/491.19 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.31x = 491.19 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.31x = 66,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,280.46/327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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