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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 493.09 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 493.09 and 133.68 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 493.09 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/493.09 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 493.09 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 65,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,917.79/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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