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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 491.14 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 491.14 and 122.00 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 491.14 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/491.14 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 491.14 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 59,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,917.85/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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