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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 445.73 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 445.73 and 198.60 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 445.73 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/445.73 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 445.73 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 88,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.31/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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