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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 492.01 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 492.01 and 122.53 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 492.01 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/492.01 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 492.01 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 60,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285.99/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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