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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 483.72 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 483.72 and 195.12 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 483.72 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/483.72 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 483.72 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 94,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,383.45/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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