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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 491.35 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 491.35 and 190.66 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 491.35 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/491.35 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 491.35 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 93,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,680.79/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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