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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 495.06 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 495.06 and 137.52 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 495.06 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/495.06 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 495.06 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 68,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080.65/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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