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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 674.01 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 674.01 and 189.14 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 674.01 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/674.01 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 674.01 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 127,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,482.12/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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