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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 493.97 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 493.97 and 134.51 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 493.97 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/493.97 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 493.97 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 66,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440.76/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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