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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 493.16 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 493.16 and 133.78 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 493.16 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/493.16 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 493.16 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 65,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,971.81/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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