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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.42 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.42 and 135.19 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.42 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.42 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.42 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 66,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,434.18/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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