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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 491.06 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 491.06 and 134.95 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 491.06 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/491.06 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 491.06 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 66,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,265.42/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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