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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 491.74 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 491.74 and 135.41 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 491.74 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/491.74 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 491.74 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 66,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,583.38/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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