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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 492.75 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 492.75 and 136.06 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 492.75 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/492.75 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 492.75 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 67,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,043.57/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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