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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 491.56 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 491.56 and 189.12 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 491.56 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/491.56 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 491.56 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 92,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,963.83/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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