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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 491.34 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 491.34 and 190.75 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 491.34 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/491.34 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 491.34 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 93,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,723.11/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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