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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 490.37 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 490.37 and 189.89 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 490.37 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/490.37 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 490.37 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 93,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,114.80/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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