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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.50, 488.78 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.50, 488.78 and 189.12 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.50 : 488.78 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.50/488.78 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.50x = 488.78 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.50x = 92,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,438.07/326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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