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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 673.95 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 673.95 and 189.51 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 673.95 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/673.95 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 673.95 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 127,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,720.26/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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