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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.52, 445.12 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.52, 445.12 and 191.54 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.52 : 445.12 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.52/445.12 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.52x = 445.12 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.52x = 85,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,258.92/322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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