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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 491.17 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 491.17 and 190.96 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 491.17 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/491.17 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 491.17 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 93,795.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,795.24/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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