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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 490.30 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 490.30 and 190.26 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 490.30 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/490.30 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 490.30 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 93,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.48/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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