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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 491.88 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 491.88 and 135.36 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 491.88 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/491.88 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 491.88 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 66,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,580.88/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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