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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 491.49 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 491.49 and 190.35 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 491.49 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/491.49 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 491.49 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 93,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,555.66/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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