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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 445.39 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 445.39 and 191.80 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 445.39 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/445.39 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 445.39 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 85,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425.80/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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