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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.30, 489.51 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.30, 489.51 and 189.54 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.30 : 489.51 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.30/489.51 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.30x = 489.51 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.30x = 92,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,781.73/326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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