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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.28 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.28 and 189.95 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.28 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.28 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.28 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 93,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,125.28/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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