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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 489.54 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 489.54 and 189.28 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 489.54 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/489.54 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 489.54 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 92,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,660.13/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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