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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.50 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.50 and 190.04 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.50 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.50 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.50 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 84,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,662.82/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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