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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 490.72 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 490.72 and 190.19 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 490.72 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/490.72 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 490.72 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 93,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326.63/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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