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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 492.86 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 492.86 and 133.72 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 492.86 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/492.86 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 492.86 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 65,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,905.24/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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