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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 490.14 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 490.14 and 182.84 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 490.14 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/490.14 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 490.14 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 89,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,617.20/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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