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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 494.64 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 494.64 and 137.36 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 494.64 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/494.64 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 494.64 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 67,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,943.75/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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