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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.78 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.78 and 190.94 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.78 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.78 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.78 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 93,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,897.06/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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