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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 482.90 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 482.90 and 185.26 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 482.90 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/482.90 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 482.90 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 89,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,462.05/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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