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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.36 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.36 and 132.70 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.36 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.36 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.36 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 65,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,203.47/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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