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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.25 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.25 and 135.06 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.25 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.25 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.25 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 66,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348.23/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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