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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 489.87 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 489.87 and 189.23 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 489.87 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/489.87 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 489.87 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 92,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698.10/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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