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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 491.97 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 491.97 and 96.83 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 491.97 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/491.97 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 491.97 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 47,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,634.51/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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