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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 492.34 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 492.34 and 190.70 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 492.34 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/492.34 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 492.34 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 93,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,889.24/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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