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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 490.62 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 490.62 and 190.33 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 490.62 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/490.62 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 490.62 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 93,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,379.70/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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