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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 490.94 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 490.94 and 190.36 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 490.94 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/490.94 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 490.94 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 93,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,451.93/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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