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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 490.80 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 490.80 and 190.28 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 490.80 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/490.80 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 490.80 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 93,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,389.42/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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