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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 491.25 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 491.25 and 182.89 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 491.25 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/491.25 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 491.25 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 89,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,844.71/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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