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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 491.85 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 491.85 and 183.42 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 491.85 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/491.85 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 491.85 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 90,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,215.13/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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