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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 445.45 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 445.45 and 191.67 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 445.45 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/445.45 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 445.45 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 85,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,377.61/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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