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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 444.49 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 444.49 and 189.27 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 444.49 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/444.49 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 444.49 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 84,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,128.62/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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