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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 493.62 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 493.62 and 137.02 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 493.62 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/493.62 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 493.62 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 67,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,635.81/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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