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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.38 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.38 and 191.75 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.38 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.38 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.38 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 85,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,401.62/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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