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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 445.17 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 445.17 and 189.81 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 445.17 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/445.17 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 445.17 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 84,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,497.72/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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