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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 492.02 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 492.02 and 135.50 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 492.02 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/492.02 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 492.02 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 66,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,668.03/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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