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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 444.22 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 444.22 and 189.16 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 444.22 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/444.22 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 444.22 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 84,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,028.66/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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