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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 444.23 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 444.23 and 189.05 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 444.23 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/444.23 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 444.23 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 83,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,981.85/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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