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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.62, 489.12 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.62, 489.12 and 189.33 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.62 : 489.12 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.62/489.12 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.62x = 489.12 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.62x = 92,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,605.09/326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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