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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 491.09 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 491.09 and 190.29 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 491.09 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/491.09 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 491.09 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 93,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,449.52/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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