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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 445.14 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 445.14 and 191.49 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 445.14 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/445.14 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 445.14 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 85,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,239.86/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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