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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 483.72 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 483.72 and 185.88 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 483.72 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/483.72 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 483.72 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 89,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,913.87/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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