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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.26, 489.68 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.26, 489.68 and 189.12 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.26 : 489.68 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.26/489.68 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.26x = 489.68 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.26x = 92,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,606.77/326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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