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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 445.71 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 445.71 and 190.21 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 445.71 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/445.71 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 445.71 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 84,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778.50/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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