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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 491.30 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 491.30 and 190.62 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 491.30 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/491.30 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 491.30 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 93,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651.61/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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