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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.31, 674.37 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.31, 674.37 and 189.50 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.31 : 674.37 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.31/674.37 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.31x = 674.37 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.31x = 127,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,793.12/449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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