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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.72 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.72 and 193.05 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.72 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.72 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.72 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 93,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,574.71/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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