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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 490.83 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 490.83 and 190.12 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 490.83 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/490.83 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 490.83 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 93,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,316.60/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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