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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 492.14 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 492.14 and 132.94 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 492.14 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/492.14 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 492.14 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 65,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,422.52/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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