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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.97 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.97 and 132.92 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.97 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.97 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.97 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 65,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,391.15/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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