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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.61 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.61 and 190.93 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.61 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.61 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.61 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 93,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,863.10/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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