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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 490.26 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 490.26 and 189.93 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 490.26 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/490.26 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 490.26 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 93,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,115.08/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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