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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 490.71 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 490.71 and 189.87 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 490.71 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/490.71 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 490.71 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 93,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,171.11/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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