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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 489.06 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 489.06 and 189.06 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 489.06 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/489.06 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 489.06 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 92,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,461.68/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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