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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.75 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.75 and 96.75 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.75 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.75 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.75 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 47,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,576.33/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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