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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 491.19 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 491.19 and 190.31 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 491.19 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/491.19 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 491.19 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 93,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,479.60/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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