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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 490 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 490 and 196.99 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 490 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/490 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 490 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 96,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,525.10/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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