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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 445.87 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 445.87 and 192.16 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 445.87 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/445.87 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 445.87 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 85,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,678.38/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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