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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.10 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.10 and 134.66 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.10 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.10 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.10 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 66,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,536.74/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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