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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.46 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.46 and 134.80 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.46 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.46 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.46 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 66,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,650.74/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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