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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 444.72 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 444.72 and 189.55 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 444.72 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/444.72 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 444.72 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 84,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296.68/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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