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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 491.67 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 491.67 and 183.75 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 491.67 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/491.67 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 491.67 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 90,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,344.36/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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