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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 444.57 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 444.57 and 197.80 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 444.57 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/444.57 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 444.57 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 87,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,935.95/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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