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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.53, 489.80 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.53, 489.80 and 187.74 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.53 : 489.80 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.53/489.80 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.53x = 489.80 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.53x = 91,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,955.84/326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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