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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.26 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.26 and 186 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.26 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.26 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.26 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 90,072.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,072.36/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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