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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 490.53 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 490.53 and 189.91 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 490.53 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/490.53 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 490.53 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 93,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,156.55/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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