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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 490.86 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 490.86 and 190.43 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 490.86 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/490.86 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 490.86 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 93,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,475.70/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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