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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.87 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.87 and 132.94 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.87 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.87 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.87 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 65,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,388.30/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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