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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 489.35 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 489.35 and 189.25 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 489.35 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/489.35 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 489.35 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 92,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,609.49/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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