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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 490.05 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 490.05 and 189.66 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 490.05 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/490.05 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 490.05 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 92,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.88/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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