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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.50, 494.48 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.50, 494.48 and 137.13 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.50 : 494.48 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.50/494.48 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.50x = 494.48 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.50x = 67,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,808.04/329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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