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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 493.92 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 493.92 and 136.92 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 493.92 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/493.92 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 493.92 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 67,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,627.53/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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