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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.52 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.52 and 137.28 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.52 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.52 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.52 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 67,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,887.71/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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