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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 490.06 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 490.06 and 190.09 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 490.06 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/490.06 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 490.06 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 93,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,155.51/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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