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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.01, 489.30 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.01, 489.30 and 190.12 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.01 : 489.30 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.01/489.30 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.01x = 489.30 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.01x = 93,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.72/327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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