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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 489.54 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 489.54 and 189.62 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 489.54 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/489.54 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 489.54 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 92,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,826.57/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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