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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 445.45 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 445.45 and 198.51 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 445.45 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/445.45 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 445.45 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 88,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.29/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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