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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.37 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.37 and 189.83 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.37 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.37 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.37 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 128,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,012.29/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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