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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 494.37 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 494.37 and 137.07 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 494.37 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/494.37 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 494.37 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 67,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,763.30/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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