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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.77 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.77 and 189.08 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.77 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.77 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.77 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 92,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,986.26/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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