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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 494.69 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 494.69 and 134.90 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 494.69 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/494.69 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 494.69 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 66,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731.77/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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