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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 491.36 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 491.36 and 182.86 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 491.36 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/491.36 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 491.36 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 89,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,850.09/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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