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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 493.05 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 493.05 and 133.83 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 493.05 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/493.05 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 493.05 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 65,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,984.88/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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