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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.98 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.98 and 136.90 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.98 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.98 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.98 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 67,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,625.86/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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