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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.20, 445.94 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.20, 445.94 and 192.16 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.20 : 445.94 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.20/445.94 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.20x = 445.94 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.20x = 85,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,691.83/323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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