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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 492.26 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 492.26 and 189.14 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 492.26 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/492.26 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 492.26 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 93,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,102.65/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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