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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.65, 494.17 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.65, 494.17 and 134.61 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.65 : 494.17 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.65/494.17 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.65x = 494.17 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.65x = 66,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520.22/329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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