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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 444.53 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 444.53 and 197.84 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 444.53 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/444.53 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 444.53 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 87,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,942.60/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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