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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 490.65 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 490.65 and 190.17 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 490.65 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/490.65 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 490.65 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 93,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,306.91/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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