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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 491.94 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 491.94 and 190.92 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 491.94 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/491.94 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 491.94 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 93,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,923.03/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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