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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.38, 491.27 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.38, 491.27 and 121.97 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.38 : 491.27 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.38/491.27 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.38x = 491.27 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.38x = 59,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920.20/327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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