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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 489.45 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 489.45 and 189.75 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 489.45 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/489.45 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 489.45 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 92,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,873.85/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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