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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 489.74 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 489.74 and 189.94 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 489.74 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/489.74 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 489.74 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 93,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,019.04/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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