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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.33 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.33 and 188.78 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.33 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.33 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.33 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 92,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,750.58/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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