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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 493.68 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 493.68 and 136.78 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 493.68 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/493.68 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 493.68 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 67,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.55/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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