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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.97, 444.32 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.97, 444.32 and 189.16 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.97 : 444.32 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.97/444.32 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.97x = 444.32 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.97x = 84,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,047.57/321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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