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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 492.14 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 492.14 and 181.95 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 492.14 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/492.14 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 492.14 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 89,544.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,544.87/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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