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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.64 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.64 and 190.13 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.64 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.64 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.64 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 84,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,726.35/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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