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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 492.03 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 492.03 and 190.91 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 492.03 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/492.03 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 492.03 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 93,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,933.45/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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