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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 491.30 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 491.30 and 135.60 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 491.30 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/491.30 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 491.30 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 66,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620.28/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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