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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 445.48 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 445.48 and 190.06 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 445.48 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/445.48 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 445.48 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 84,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,667.93/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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