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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.86, 490.14 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.86, 490.14 and 189.94 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.86 : 490.14 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.86/490.14 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.86x = 490.14 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.86x = 93,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,098.32/326.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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