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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 445.71 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 445.71 and 190.23 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 445.71 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/445.71 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 445.71 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 84,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,787.41/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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