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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 491.00 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 491.00 and 135.27 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 491.00 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/491.00 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 491.00 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 66,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,416.89/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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