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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.96, 445.75 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.96, 445.75 and 190.20 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.96 : 445.75 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.96/445.75 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.96x = 445.75 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.96x = 84,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,781.41/322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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