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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 492.33 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 492.33 and 191.12 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 492.33 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/492.33 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 492.33 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 94,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,094.11/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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