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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 493.56 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 493.56 and 136.52 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 493.56 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/493.56 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 493.56 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 67,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,380.81/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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