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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 445.68 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 445.68 and 191.97 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 445.68 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/445.68 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 445.68 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 85,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,557.19/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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