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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.58 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.58 and 131.41 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.58 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.58 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.58 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 64,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,859.46/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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