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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445.02 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445.02 and 189.79 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445.02 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445.02 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445.02 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 84,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,458.12/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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