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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 491.37 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 491.37 and 190.91 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 491.37 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/491.37 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 491.37 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 93,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,804.99/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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