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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 445.86 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 445.86 and 192.18 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 445.86 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/445.86 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 445.86 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 85,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,685.37/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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