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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 445.18 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 445.18 and 191.61 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 445.18 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/445.18 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 445.18 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 85,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,299.98/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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