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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 491.68 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 491.68 and 190.77 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 491.68 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/491.68 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 491.68 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 93,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,797.79/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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