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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 445.26 and 191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 445.26 and 191.78 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 445.26 = 191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/445.26 = 191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 445.26 × 191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 85,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,391.96/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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