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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.14, 445.86 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.14, 445.86 and 190.32 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.14 : 445.86 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.14/445.86 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.14x = 445.86 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.14x = 84,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.08/323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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