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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 445.04 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 445.04 and 191.50 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.04 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.04 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.04 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 85,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,224.20/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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