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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 491.50 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 491.50 and 129.88 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 491.50 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/491.50 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 491.50 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 63,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,834.47/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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