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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 444.33 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 444.33 and 197.73 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 444.33 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/444.33 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 444.33 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 87,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,857.37/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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