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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.98 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.98 and 189.93 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.98 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.98 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.98 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 93,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,630.74/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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