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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.79, 445.50 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.79, 445.50 and 191.87 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.79 : 445.50 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.79/445.50 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.79x = 445.50 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.79x = 85,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,477.53/322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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