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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.43, 444.88 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.43, 444.88 and 189.64 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.43 : 444.88 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.43/444.88 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.43x = 444.88 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.43x = 84,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,367.04/322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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