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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.30, 493.87 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.30, 493.87 and 136.74 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.30 : 493.87 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.30/493.87 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.30x = 493.87 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.30x = 67,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,531.78/329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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