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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 489.51 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 489.51 and 190.32 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 489.51 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/489.51 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 489.51 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 93,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,163.54/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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