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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.19 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.19 and 189.82 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.19 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.19 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.19 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 84,503.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,503.93/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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