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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 490.96 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 490.96 and 190.74 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 490.96 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/490.96 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 490.96 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 93,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,645.23/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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