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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 674.42 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 674.42 and 189.97 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 674.42 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/674.42 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 674.42 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 128,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,116.93/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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