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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.87, 444.25 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.87, 444.25 and 189.10 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.87 : 444.25 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.87/444.25 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.87x = 444.25 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.87x = 84,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,007.68/321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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