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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 483.11 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 483.11 and 191.94 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 483.11 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/483.11 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 483.11 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 92,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,728.13/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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