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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 490.94 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 490.94 and 121.90 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 490.94 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/490.94 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 490.94 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 59,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845.59/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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