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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 445.14 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 445.14 and 191.56 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 445.14 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/445.14 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 445.14 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 85,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,271.02/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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