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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.39 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.39 and 190.79 is: 286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.39 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.39 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.39 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 93,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,752.30/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.09

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