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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 444.93 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 444.93 and 189.68 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 444.93 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/444.93 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 444.93 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 84,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,391.39/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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