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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 445.32 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 445.32 and 191.76 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 445.32 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/445.32 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 445.32 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 85,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,394.56/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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