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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 489.97 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 489.97 and 189.83 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 489.97 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/489.97 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 489.97 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 93,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,011.01/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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