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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 445.19 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 445.19 and 189.81 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 445.19 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/445.19 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 445.19 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 84,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,500.56/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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