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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.40 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.40 and 134.61 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.40 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.40 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.40 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 66,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551.18/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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