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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 484.58 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 484.58 and 186.13 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 484.58 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/484.58 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 484.58 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 90,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,195.95/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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