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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.13, 444.76 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.13, 444.76 and 197.93 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 444.76 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/444.76 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 444.76 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 88,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,029.46/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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