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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 483.14 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 483.14 and 192.96 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 483.14 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/483.14 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 483.14 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 93,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,225.73/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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