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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.42 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.42 and 137.25 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.42 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.42 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.42 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 67,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,858.46/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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