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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 491.39 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 491.39 and 132.43 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 491.39 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/491.39 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 491.39 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 65,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,072.55/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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