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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.38 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.38 and 134.08 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.38 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.38 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.38 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 66,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152.39/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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