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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 492.97 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 492.97 and 133.57 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 492.97 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/492.97 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 492.97 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 65,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846.00/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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