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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 674.25 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 674.25 and 189.30 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 674.25 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/674.25 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 674.25 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 127,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,635.53/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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