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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 491.16 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 491.16 and 189.92 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 491.16 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/491.16 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 491.16 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 93,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,281.11/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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