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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.70 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.70 and 190.58 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.70 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.70 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.70 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 93,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.19/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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