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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.98, 444.33 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.98, 444.33 and 189.29 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.98 : 444.33 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.98/444.33 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.98x = 444.33 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.98x = 84,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105.00/321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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