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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.13 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.13 and 189.88 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.13 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.13 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.13 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 84,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520.65/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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