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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.63, 491.14 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.63, 491.14 and 183.25 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.63 : 491.14 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.63/491.14 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.63x = 491.14 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.63x = 90,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,001.41/327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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