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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.05 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.05 and 188.10 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.05 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.05 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.05 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 92,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,178.41/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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