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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 494.14 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 494.14 and 134.43 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 494.14 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/494.14 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 494.14 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 66,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,427.24/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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