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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.94 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.94 and 190.98 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.94 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.94 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.94 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 93,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,950.70/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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