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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.18, 444.66 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.18, 444.66 and 189.40 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.18 : 444.66 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.18/444.66 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.18x = 444.66 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.18x = 84,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,218.60/322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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