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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 674.33 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 674.33 and 189.81 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 674.33 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/674.33 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 674.33 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 127,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,994.58/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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