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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 674.14 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 674.14 and 189.69 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 674.14 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/674.14 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 674.14 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 127,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,877.62/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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