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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 445.13 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 445.13 and 191.51 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 445.13 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/445.13 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 445.13 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 85,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,247.33/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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