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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 491.74 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 491.74 and 142.80 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 491.74 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/491.74 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 491.74 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 70,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,220.47/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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