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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 445.03 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 445.03 and 191.57 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 445.03 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/445.03 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 445.03 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 85,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,251.69/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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