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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.09 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.09 and 119.25 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.09 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.09 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.09 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 58,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,560.84/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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