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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 483.35 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 483.35 and 194.79 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 483.35 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/483.35 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 483.35 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 94,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,150.77/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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