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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.76 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.76 and 135.56 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.76 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.76 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.76 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 66,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662.99/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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