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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 492.04 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 492.04 and 122.56 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 492.04 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/492.04 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 492.04 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 60,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,305.60/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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