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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.76 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.76 and 189 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.76 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.76 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.76 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 92,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375.64/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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