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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.43 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.43 and 134.13 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.43 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.43 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.43 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 66,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.95/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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