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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.52 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.52 and 186.11 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.52 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.52 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.52 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 90,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,174.02/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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