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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 488.73 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 488.73 and 189.51 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 488.73 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/488.73 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 488.73 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 92,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,618.10/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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