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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 494.65 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 494.65 and 137.35 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 494.65 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/494.65 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 494.65 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 67,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,937.02/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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