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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 490.33 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 490.33 and 189.86 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 490.33 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/490.33 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 490.33 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 93,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,094.05/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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