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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 444.97 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 444.97 and 191.54 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 444.97 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/444.97 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 444.97 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 85,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,230.91/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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