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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.25, 490.26 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.25, 490.26 and 189.87 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.25 : 490.26 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.25/490.26 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.25x = 490.26 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.25x = 93,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,085.67/327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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