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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.97, 491.53 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.97, 491.53 and 190.95 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.97 : 491.53 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.97/491.53 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.97x = 491.53 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.97x = 93,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,857.65/327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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