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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 492.06 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 492.06 and 197.90 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 492.06 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/492.06 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 492.06 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 97,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,378.67/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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