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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445 and 187.93 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 83,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628.85/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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