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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 445.66 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 445.66 and 192.03 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 445.66 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/445.66 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 445.66 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 85,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,580.09/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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