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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 490.87 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 490.87 and 190.44 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 490.87 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/490.87 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 490.87 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 93,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,480.81/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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