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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 491.49 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 491.49 and 132.64 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 491.49 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/491.49 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 491.49 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 65,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,190.00/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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