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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 445.70 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 445.70 and 191.98 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 445.70 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/445.70 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 445.70 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 85,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,564.53/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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