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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 674.45 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 674.45 and 189.55 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 674.45 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/674.45 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 674.45 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 127,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,842.00/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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