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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 489.89 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 489.89 and 189.79 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 489.89 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/489.89 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 489.89 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 92,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,975.47/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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