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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 444.96 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 444.96 and 189.64 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 444.96 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/444.96 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 444.96 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 84,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,382.21/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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