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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 490.59 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 490.59 and 190.26 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 490.59 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/490.59 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 490.59 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 93,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,336.25/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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