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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.57, 668.71 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.57, 668.71 and 189.25 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.57 : 668.71 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.57/668.71 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.57x = 668.71 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.57x = 126,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,549.55/445.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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