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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.16 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.16 and 189 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.16 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.16 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.16 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 126,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,282.24/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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