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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 490.56 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 490.56 and 190.05 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 490.56 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/490.56 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 490.56 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 93,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,230.93/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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