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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.84 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.84 and 190.72 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.84 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.84 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.84 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 93,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,803.72/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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