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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.50 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.50 and 135.32 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.50 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.50 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.50 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 66,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,509.78/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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