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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 492.06 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 492.06 and 132.98 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 492.06 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/492.06 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 492.06 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 65,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,434.14/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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