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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.99, 491.89 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.99, 491.89 and 132.93 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.99 : 491.89 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.99/491.89 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.99x = 491.89 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.99x = 65,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386.94/327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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