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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.87, 492.27 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.87, 492.27 and 191.16 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.87 : 492.27 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.87/492.27 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.87x = 492.27 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.87x = 94,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,102.33/327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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